Phoenix, Aug. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MIM Music Theater proudly announces their Fall 2017 Concert Series sponsored in part by Sanderson Lincoln. It includes more than forty-five concerts from September through December, spanning multiple genres from across the globe.
The series promises to be their most diverse lineup yet. Highlights include a soulful performance by Irma Thomas and the Blind Boys of Alabama, with the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet, who are touring together for the first time. Wu Man will help celebrate MIM’s new exhibition opening in November by performing traditional, ancient, and historic music of China. The Sachal Ensemble, inspired by the acclaimed documentary film of the same name, merge Eastern and Western sounds while confronting terrorism in their native homeland of Pakistan.
Guests can look forward to the return of several favorites to the MIM Music Theater, including American cellist and folk singer Leyla McCalla, Grammy-winning artist Loudon Wainwright III, and singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin who is celebrating the 20 th Anniversary of her debut album, A Few Small Repairs . This album produced the smash hit “Sunny Came Home” which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and Record of the Year in 1998.
The series also welcomes some artists who will be performing at the MIM Music Theater for their first time. New performers include acoustic-electronica trio GoGo Penguin, Galician singer Xabier Díaz & Adufeiras de Salitre, jazz quartet Fourplay, multiple award-winning Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, and Americana roots rock band Donna the Buffalo.
The MIM Music Theater presents over 250 concerts per year and has had over 150 Grammy-winning artists perform on its stage. Within the span of only seven years, the theater has been recognized as one of the top music venues of its size, anywhere in the world. It has received praise from audiences and musicians for its unparalleled intimate atmosphere and acoustically superb sound quality.
Tickets for the 2017 Fall Concert Series are now on sale to the public. Additional artists will be added to the lineup throughout the season. To get the latest information on these announcements, visit MIM.org and sign up for their concert newsletters.
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About MIM and the MIM Music Theater
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul.
In addition to hosting performances by renowned artists, the MIM Music Theater introduces guests to emerging talents from around the world. It has been called, “the best 300-seat venue in the country,” by Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin. Each performance is an extension of the museum exhibits - showcasing the instruments, the people who play them, and the musical language we share.
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Concert Lineup
September
Radney Foster Friday September 1 7:30 p.m.
David Cook Saturday, September 2 7:30 p.m.
Ana Popovic Sunday, September 3 7:00 p.m.
Carbon Leaf Monday, September 4 7:00 p.m.
Kaki King and Derek Gripper Thursday, September 7 7:30 p.m.
Eliane Elias Saturday, September 9 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Southern Avenue Saturday, September 16 7:30 p.m.
GoGo Penguin Sunday, September 17 7:00 p.m.
Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna Wednesday, September 20 7:00 p.m.
Leyla McCalla Thursday, September 21 7:30 p.m.
The Accidentals Friday, September 22 7:30 p.m.
Xabier Díaz & Adufeiras de Salitre Sunday, September 24 7:00 p.m.
Debashish Bhattacharya and Derek Gripper Monday, September 25 7:00 p.m.
Fourplay Thursday, September 28 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Michael Kaeshammer Saturday, September 30 7:30 p.m.
October
Cristina Pato Sunday, October 1 7:00 p.m.
Bill Dutcher and Extreme Acoustic Ensembles Tuesday, October 3 7:00 p.m.
Skerryvore Wednesday, October 4 7:00 p.m.
Vieux Farka Touré Thursday, October 5 7:30 p.m.
Danilo Pérez: PanaMonk In collaboration with The Nash’s 5 th Anniversary Friday, October 6 6:00 p.m.
Marc Broussard Friday, October 6 8:30 p.m.
Irma Thomas and The Blind Boys of Alabama With the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Saturday, October 7 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Loudon Wainwright III Sunday, October 8 7:00 p.m.
Radical Face Opening Act: Aisha Badru Tuesday, October 10 7:00 p.m.
Inti-Illimani Thursday, October 12 7:00 p.m.
Shawn Colvin: A Few Small Repairs 20 th Anniversary Tour With Special Guests Larry Campbell And Teresa Williams Friday, October 13 Saturday, October 14 7:30 p.m.
Julie Fowlis Sunday, October 15 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge Monday, October 16 7:00 p.m.
David Sanborn Electric Band Tuesday, October 17 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Lorrie Morgan Saturday, October 21 7:30 p.m.
Jonatha Brooke Sunday, October 22 7:00 p.m.
Las Migas Tuesday, October 24 7:00 p.m.
Sarah Jarosz Opening Act: The Brother Brothers Wednesday, October 25 7:00 p.m.
Regina Carter: Simply Ella Friday, October 27 7:30 p.m.
November
Kandace Springs Thursday, November 2 7:30 p.m.
Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Ségal Friday, November 3 7:30 p.m.
Gypsy Soul Saturday, November 4 7:30 p.m.
Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Concert Sunday, November 5 2:00 p.m.
Donna The Buffalo Sunday, November 5 7:00 p.m.
Haas Kowert Tice Wednesday, November 8 7:00 p.m.
Wu Man Performing Traditional, Ancient, and Historic Music of China Saturday, November 11 7:30 p.m.
The Sachal Ensemble: Song of Lahore Sunday, November 12 7:00 p.m.
The Jerry Douglas Band Tuesday, November 14 7:00 p.m.
Al Stewart: Year of the Cat With Special Guest Empty Pockets Thursday, November 16 Friday, November 17 7:00 p.m.
Tango Buenos Aires: The Spirit of Argentina Monday, November 20 7:00 p.m.
Irish Christmas in America Monday, November 27 Tuesday, November 28 7:00 p.m.
Quebe Sisters Wednesday, November 29 7:00 p.m.
December
Sharon Isbin and The Pacifica Quartet Thursday, December 7 7:30 p.m.
The Mike Stern Quartet With Tom Kennedy, Randy Brecker, and Dave Weckl Friday, December 8 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Taylor Hicks Sunday, December 10 7:00 p.m.
Phoenix Boys Choir Thursday, December 14 7:30 p.m.
Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas Tuesday, December 19 7:00 p.m.
Jim Brickman Saturday, December 30 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Chris Wieman Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 480.245.6953 Chris.Wieman@MIM.org
